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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.74, 9,782.27 and 5,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.74, 9,782.27 and 5,061.71 is: 7,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.74 : 9,782.27 = 5,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.74/9,782.27 = 5,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.74x = 9,782.27 × 5,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.74x = 49,514,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,514,939.66/6,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.99

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